BYD overtakes Tesla to take top spot in EV market.
Auto Desk, New Delhi. A major turning point has emerged in the electric vehicle (EV) market. Chinese giant BYD has overtaken American company Tesla for the first time in terms of annual sales. This change is not just a game of numbers, but also shows the direction in which the global EV market is moving. Let us know in detail what is the condition of the sales of BYD and Tesla electric vehicles?
BYD said that in 2025, sales of its battery-powered cars will increase by about 28% to more than 22 lakh 60 thousand vehicles. With this, BYD became the world's largest electric car selling company. However, it is also true that BYD's growth pace in 2025 was the slowest in the last five years, a major reason for which is the increasing competition in China.
Challenging year for Tesla
2025 has been difficult for Tesla. The company's global car sales fell nearly 9% to 16.4 lakh units. This was the second consecutive year that Tesla's deliveries declined. Especially in the last quarter of 2025, sales declined by 16%.
Reasons for falling Tesla sales
Apart from BYD, Chinese companies like Geely and MG are also putting pressure on western car makers. The strategy of these companies is clear to provide more features to the customers at a lower price. Due to this pressure, Tesla had to launch cheaper versions of its two best-selling models in the US in October.
BYD's global grip increases
Even though Tesla is still ahead in terms of profits, BYD's global presence is growing rapidly. BYD has gained a strong foothold in Latin America, South East Asia and parts of Europe. The company continues to expand despite heavy tariffs on Chinese EVs in many countries. In October BYD said Britain had become its biggest market outside China. In particular, the plug-in hybrid version of the Seal U SUV saw strong demand, with the company's sales in the UK increasing by 880% year-on-year.